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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 594.54 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 594.54 and 152.75 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 594.54 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/594.54 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 594.54 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 90,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,815.99/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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